Temba Bavuma, meanwhile, is making positive progress in his recovery from a left elbow injury and will undergo a fitness test on November 18

PLAYER UPDATE 🗞 Proteas Men’s fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, as well as the all-format tour against Pakistan, due to a groin injury. The 28-year-old recently underwent a medical assessment as part of his structured… pic.twitter.com/aZVL64aX9X

South Africa seamer Lungi Ngidi on Thursday was ruled out from the upcoming Tests against Sri Lanka due to a groin injury according to ICC

Temba Bavuma meanwhile, will have a fitness test on Monday to gauge his prospects of playing in the first Test against Sri Lanka

South Africa fast-bowler Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the side's upcoming home series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan du

South Africa seamer Lungi Ngidi has been ruled out of the home test summer with a groin injury, missing series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan, while captain Temba Bavuma will have a fitness test on Monday to assess his availability.

According to Cricket South Africa (CSA) statement Ngidi has sustained a groin issue which will see him miss the Test series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan. South Africa currently are fifth with four matches to go in the cycle.

South Africa's World Test Championship hopes took a significant hit as Lungi Ngidi was ruled out of their home Tests with a groin injury. With injuries already affecting key players, the Proteas face an uphill battle for the WTC final.